flat tire CADILLAC XT6 2023 Owner's Guide

Cadillac XT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-16405819) -
2023 - CRC - 3/22/22
Vehicle Care 429
Warning (Continued)
designed only for changing a
flat tire. If it is used for
anything else, you or others
could be badly injured or
killed if the vehicle slips off
the jack. If a jack is provided
with the vehicle, only use it
for changing a flat tire.
Caution
Using a jack to raise the
vehicle without positioning it
correctly could damage your
vehicle. When raising your
vehicle on a jack, be sure to
position it correctly under
the frame and avoid contact
with the plastic molding.5. Turn the wheel wrenchclockwise to raise the jack
lift head until the slots in
the jack head fit into the
metal flange behind the cut
out on the plastic molding.
Do not raise the
vehicle yet.
6. Put the compact spare tire near you.
7. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the
vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough
room for the road tire to
clear the ground.8. Remove all of thewheel nuts.
9. Remove the tire.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel,
or on the parts to which it
is fastened, can cause
wheel nuts to become
loose over time. The
wheel could come off and
cause a crash. When
changing a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel
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Vehicle Care 431
14. Tighten the wheel nutsfirmly in a crisscross
sequence, as shown.
15. Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from
under the vehicle.
16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel
wrench.
Caution
Wheel covers will not fit on
the vehicle's compact spare.
If you try to put a wheel
cover on the compact spare,
the cover or the spare could
be damaged.
{Warning
Storing a jack, a tire,
or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of
the vehicle could cause
injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment
could strike someone. Store
all these in the proper place.
Storing the Flat Tire
1. Liftgate Hinges
2. Cable
3. Center of the Wheel
4. Door Striker

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432 Vehicle Care
To store the flat tire:
1. Remove the cable packagefrom under the spare tire,
jack, and tools.
2. Remove the small cap by tapping the back of the
cap with the extension of
the shaft, if the vehicle has
aluminum wheels.
3. Put the jack, tool container, and cargo management
system tray back in their
original location. 4. Put the flat tire in the
cargo bin with the valve
stem facing the rear of the
vehicle.
5. Pull the cable through the door striker and the center
of the wheel.
6. Open the lift gate to 3 / 4door location and adjust
the door automatically or
manually until there is
enough space to hook the
cable to the door hinges.
See Liftgate 025. 7. Hook the other end of the
cable onto the outside
portion of the liftgate
hinge on the other side of
the vehicle.
8. Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure.9. Make sure the metal tubeis centered at the striker.
Push the tube toward the
front of the vehicle.
10. Close the liftgate and make sure it is fully
latched.

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The compact spare is for
temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a
full-size tire as soon as
possible.
Storing the Compact
Spare Tire and Tools
To store the spare tire and
tools:1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate 025.
2. Lift the load floor.
3. Remove the cargo management system tray.
4. Put back the spare tire and all tools as they were
stored in the rear storage
compartment.
5. Install the cargo management system tray
and load floor.
The compact spare is for
temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a
full-size tire as soon as
possible.
Compact Spare Tire
{Warning
Driving with more than one
compact spare tire at a time
could result in loss of
braking and handling. This
could lead to a crash and
you or others could be
injured. Use only one
compact spare tire at a time.
If this vehicle has a compact
spare tire, it was fully inflated
when new; however, it can
lose air over time. Check the
inflation pressure regularly.
It should be 420 kPa (60 psi).
Stop as soon as possible and
check that the spare tire is
correctly inflated after being
installed on the vehicle. The
compact spare tire is designed
for temporary use only. The
vehicle will perform differently
with the spare tire installed
and it is recommended that
the vehicle speed be limited to
80 km/h (50 mph). To conserve the tread of the spare tire,
have the standard tire
repaired or replaced as soon
as convenient and return the
spare tire to the storage area.
When using a compact spare
tire, the AWD (if equipped),
ABS, and Traction Control
systems may engage until the
spare tire is recognized by the
vehicle, especially on slippery
roads. Adjust driving to reduce
possible wheel slip.
Caution
When the compact spare is
installed, do not take the
vehicle through an
automatic car wash with
guide rails. The compact
spare can get caught on the
rails which can damage the
tire, wheel, and other parts
of the vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare
on other vehicles.

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Vehicle Care 437
After starting the disabled
vehicle and removing the
jumper cables, allow it to idle
for several minutes.
Towing the
Vehicle
Transporting a
Disabled Vehicle
Caution
Incorrectly transporting a
disabled vehicle may cause
damage to the vehicle. Use
proper tire straps to secure
the vehicle to the flatbed
tow truck. Do not strap or
hook to any frame,
underbody, or suspension
component not specified
below. Do not move vehicles
with drive axle tires on the
ground. Damage is not
covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Caution
The vehicle may be equipped
with an electric parking
brake and/or an electronic
shifter. In the event of a loss
of 12-volt battery power, the
electric parking brake
cannot be released, and the
vehicle cannot be shifted to
N (Neutral). Tire skates or
dollies must be used under
the non-rolling tires to
prevent damage while
loading/unloading the
vehicle. Dragging the vehicle
will cause damage not
covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Caution
The vehicle may be equipped
with a tow eye. Improper use
of the tow eye may cause
damage to the vehicle and is
not covered by the vehicle
warranty. If equipped, use(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
the tow eye to load the
vehicle onto a flatbed tow
truck from a flat road
surface, or to move the
vehicle a very short distance
at a walking pace. The tow
eye is not designed for
off-road recovery. The
vehicle must be in
N (Neutral) with the electric
parking brake released when
using the tow eye.
Contact a professional towing
service if the disabled vehicle
must be transported. GM
recommends a flatbed tow
truck to transport a disabled
vehicle. Use ramps to help
reduce approach angles,
if necessary.
If equipped, a tow eye may be
located near the spare tire or
emergency jack. Do not use
the tow eye to pull the vehicle
from the snow, mud, sand,
or ditch. Tow eye threads may

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have right or left-hand
threads. Use caution when
installing or removing the
tow eye.
The vehicle must be in
N (Neutral) and the electric
parking brake must be
released when loading the
vehicle onto a flatbed tow
truck.
.If the vehicle is equipped
with car wash mode and has
12-volt battery power, refer
to“Car Wash Mode” under
Automatic Transmission
0 266 to place the vehicle in
N (Neutral).
.If the 12-volt battery is dead
and/or the engine will not
start, the vehicle will not
move. Try to jump start the
vehicle. Refer to Jump
Starting - North America
0 434 and if the jump start is
successful, retry the “Car
Wash Mode” procedure.
.If jump starting is
unsuccessful, the vehicle will
not move. Tire skates or dollies must be used under
the non-rolling tires to
prevent vehicle damage.
Front Attachment Points
The vehicle is equipped with
specific attachment points to
be used by the towing
provider. These holes may be
used to pull the vehicle from a
flat road surface onto the
flatbed tow truck.
Recreational Vehicle
Towing
Recreational vehicle towing
means towing the vehicle
behind another vehicle, such
as behind a motor home. The
two most common types of
recreational vehicle towing are
known as dinghy towing and
dolly towing. Dinghy towing is
towing the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground. Dolly
towing is towing the vehicle
with two wheels on the
ground and two wheels up on
a device known as a dolly.
Here are some important
things to consider before
recreational vehicle towing:
.Become familiar with the
local laws that apply to
recreational vehicle towing.
These laws may vary by
region.

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454 Service and Maintenance
Maintenance
Schedule
Tire Rotation and
Required Services Every
12 000 km (7,500 mi)
Tires are rotated to achieve a
more uniform wear for all tires.
The first rotation is the most
important.
Anytime unusual wear is
noticed, rotate the tires as
soon as possible, check for
proper tire inflation pressure,
and check for damaged tires
or wheels. If the unusual wear
continues after the rotation,
check the wheel alignment.
See When It Is Time for New
Tires0418 and Wheel
Replacement 0423.
.Perform Multi-Point Vehicle
Inspection. See Multi-Point
Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
0456.
.Lubricate body components.
See Exterior Care 0440.
Additional Required
Services —Normal
Service
Every 12 000 km (7,500 mi)
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter,
and reset oil life system. Or
when the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message displays,
have the engine oil and filter
changed within the next
1 000 km (600 mi). If driven
under the best conditions,
the engine oil life system
may not indicate the need
for vehicle service for up to
a year. The engine oil and
filter must be changed at
least once a year and the oil
life system must be reset.
Your trained dealer
technician can perform this
work. If the engine oil life
system is reset accidentally,
service the vehicle within
5 000 km (3,000 mi) since
the last service. Reset the oil life system when the oil is
changed. See Engine Oil Life
System
0373.
.When the REPLACE AT
NEXT OIL CHANGE
message displays, the engine
air filter should be replaced
at the next engine oil
change. When the REPLACE
ENGINE AIR FILTER SOON
message displays, the engine
air filter should be replaced
at the earliest convenience.
Reset the engine air filter life
system after the engine air
filter is replaced. See Engine
Air Filter Life System 0374.
Every 36 000 km (22,500 mi)
.Passenger compartment air
filter replacement (or every
24 months, whichever
occurs first). More frequent
replacement may be needed
if the vehicle is driven in
areas with heavy traffic,
poor air quality, areas with
high dust levels or are
sensitive to environmental
allergens. Filter replacement

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Customer Information 471
In the U.S., anyone driving the
vehicle is covered. In Canada,
a person driving the vehicle
without permission from the
owner is not covered.
Roadside Assistance is not a
part of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. General
Motors North America and
Cadillac reserve the right to
make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside
Assistance program at any
time without notification.
General Motors North America
and Cadillac reserve the right
to limit services or payment to
an owner or driver if they
decide the claims are made
too often, or the same type of
claim is made many times.
Cadillac Owner
Privileges™
.Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel for
the vehicle to get to the
nearest service station.
.Lock-Out Service:Service
to unlock the vehicle if you
are locked out. A remote
unlock may be available if
you have OnStar. For
security reasons, the driver
must present identification
before this service is given.
.Emergency Tow from a
Public Road or Highway:
Tow to the nearest Cadillac
dealer for warranty service,
or if the vehicle was in a
crash and cannot be driven.
Assistance is not given when
the vehicle is stuck in the
sand, mud, or snow.
.Flat Tire Change: Service to
change a flat tire with a
spare tire. The spare tire,
if equipped, must be in good
condition and properly
inflated. It is your
responsibility for the repair
or replacement of the tire if
it is not covered by the
warranty.
.Battery Jump Start: Service
to jump start a dead battery.
.Trip Interruption Benefits
and Service: If your trip is
interrupted due to a
warranty failure, incidental
expenses may be
reimbursed during the
Powertrain warranty period.
Items considered are hotel,
meals, and rental car or a
vehicle being delivered back
to the customer, up to
500 miles.
Cadillac Technician
Roadside Assistance
(U.S. Only)
Cadillac's exceptional
Roadside Assistance is more
than an auto club or towing
service. It provides every
Cadillac owner in the United
States with the advantage of
contacting a Cadillac advisor
and, where available, a Cadillac
trained dealer technician who
can provide on-site service.
A dealer technician will travel
to your location within a
30-mile radius of a
participating Cadillac

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484 OnStar
With Roadside Service,
Advisors can locate a nearby
service provider to help with a
flat tire, a battery jump, or an
empty gas tank.
Security
If equipped, OnStar provides
these services:
.With Stolen Vehicle
Assistance, OnStar Advisors
can use GPS to pinpoint the
vehicle and help authorities
quickly recover it.
.With Remote Ignition Block,
if equipped, OnStar can
block the vehicle from being
restarted.
.With Stolen Vehicle
Slowdown, if equipped,
OnStar can work with law
enforcement to gradually
slow the vehicle down.
Theft Alarm Notification
If equipped, if the doors are
locked and the vehicle alarm
sounds, a notification by text,
e-mail, or phone call will besent. If the vehicle is stolen, an
OnStar Advisor can work with
authorities to recover the
vehicle.
OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio
Messages
Audio messages may play
important information at the
following times:
.Prior to vehicle purchase.
Press
Qto set up an
account.
.After change in ownership
and at 90 days.
Transferring Service
PressQto request account
transfer eligibility information.
The Advisor can cancel or
change account information.
Selling/Transferring the
Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) immediately
to terminate your OnStar or
connected services if the
vehicle is disposed of, sold,
transferred, or if the
lease ends.
Reactivation for
Subsequent Owners
PressQand follow the
prompts to speak to an
Advisor as soon as possible.
The Advisor will update vehicle
records and explain OnStar or
connected service options.
How OnStar Service
Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis
Assist, Stolen Vehicle
Assistance, Remote Services,
and Roadside Service are
available on most vehicles. Not
all OnStar services are
available everywhere or on all

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496 INDEX
EmergencyOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . 375
Air Filter Life System . . . . . 374
Check Light(Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . 465
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 142
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Running While Parked . . . 266
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . 356
Event Data Recorders . . . . . 480
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Exterior
Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 158
Lighting Battery Saver . . . 163
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . 375
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450
Fluid AutomaticTransmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477
Front
Heated and VentilatedSeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Front (cont'd)
Pedestrian Braking
(FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Economy, Driving forBetter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . 344
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Management, Active . . . . . . 264
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Fuses Engine CompartmentFuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Rear Compartment
Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398